You may remember the age-old joke that poses the question, “why do Catholic school students excel at math?” Answer: It’s because they get so much practice counting their blessings. Just after noon Wednesday, about 140…
Whiskers and Wine with Dueling Pianos on Saturday
Whether you are a cat lover or not, the work done by The Cat Hut, has made a huge impact…
Birthday Club has final weekend of performances
Cast members of Webster City Community Theatre’s "Birthday Club" check out the new neighbors, during a recent rehearsal at the…
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Wildcat Distilling Ribbon cutting today The Wildcat Distilling Company will be held today at their new location at 713 2nd…
Ostrem and Tilley represent Hamilton County on Iowa State 4-H Council
AMES, Iowa — Thirty Iowa youth are beginning their terms as members of the 2026-2027 Iowa State 4-H Council following…
Turning Back the Pages of Time
1926 Frost nips corn in parts of Iowa, Minnesota The weather prediction for this part of Iowa today calls for…
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Local Sports
Webster City teams run at Mason City
MASON CITY - Both Webster City cross country teams earned Top-10 showings here Tuesday…
Local Columns
Is our team broken?
I believe in working as a team, I like building relationships, and I like to be open about everything that I do. Ask anyone who has ever worked with me. I give a lot of details. If you read what I write, that is often the case. But I’ve done this in every area…
My 40-something daughter loves learning. After earning her PhD and securing a good job she learned…
Old station wagon helps us remember
The value of reading and understanding local issues has never been more important than it is…
Public meetings should be more public
A much bigger picture
Editorials
Voters face WCHS facilities question next week: Do they know enough?
For the past six months, the Webster City Community School District Board has shared…
Teenagers who once spent hours talking to each other on the phone now spend hours communicating…
Balance is needed in everyone’s online lives
There are times when a good idea can be made even better. That is the case…
Buffer Pilot Project just got better
What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into…
America at 250: A journey through time, told through our communities
Business Briefs
Van Diest Supply celebrates 70th anniversary on Sept. 11
La Perla Jarocha celebrates 20 years in Webster City
Urology services now available at VDMC
G'Day!
Lifestyle Briefs
Parents invited to Back to School Night Aug. 3
Back to School Night will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug, 3 at the Webster City Middle School, 1101 Des Moines St. Webster City Community School District invites all students and families to this special evening. designed as a one-stop location where families can access the resources and support needed to…
Van Diest Medical Center board will not meet in July
Jam session set for Friday night
Congregate meals for week of July 27 to July 30
Letters to Editor
Claims selective non-enforcement
To the editor: For weeks residents have attempted to bring a critical, life-threatening public safety hazard to the attention of Webster city officials; the severely unmaintained hedges at 1409 Second Street. Measuring well over 8 feet in height, this massive visual obstruction directly violates Webster City Municipal Code, Sec. 50-150 (Visibility at Intersections), which…
The focus should be on education
Supports renovation of High School
Wants unbiased governance
Obituaries
Noel Singer
Visitation will be on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00-10:45 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM. The family has chosen Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) to care for their needs.